Assistant Project Manager

Vatsal Lakkad

551-***-**** ********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/vatsallakkad/

Objective

Multi-functional professional with a background in construction management seeking a position as an assistant project manager, looking to enhance my skills.

Education

Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ, USA

Master of Engineering in Construction Engineering and Management Aug. 2019 – May 2021 GPA: 3.83/4

Related Courses: Advanced Project Controls in Built Environment, Construction Engineering, Scheduling, Practicum in Construction Management Construction Safety Management, Construction Contract Law Gujarat Technological University Surat, GJ, India

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Aug. 2015 – May 2019 GPA: 7.36/10

Related Courses: Engineering Economics and Management, Professional Practices and Valuation, Construction Management, Advance Construction and Equipment, Building and Town Planning Software Skills

BlueBeam Revu, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, AutoCAD, Procore Technologies, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 Experience

XL Construction LLC Laurel, MD, USA

Assistant Project Manager - Full-time Sept 2021- Current

• Administered projects at National Institute of Health ($3.5m), Fort McNair ($3m) and other IDIQ contracts

• Liaised with project stakeholders to prepare project documentations(RFIs, POs, etc) for all Federal projects

• Tracked project progress and streamlined coordination across stakeholders by recording meeting minutes

• Optimized cost by deal sourcing of material and labor contracts by engaging and on-boarding new contractors

• Assisted in bidding for government projects by procuring and compiling quotes from diverse contractors

• Analysed blueprints to conduct take-offs and prepare schedules for supporting contractor negotiations Artistic Design Corp. Queens, NY, USA

Assistant Project Manager - Full-time Nov 2020- August 2021

• Worked on multiple residential and commercial projects ranging from large family homes to multi-storey buildings

• Managed diverse teams of steel workers, HVAC team, carpenters, and other general construction workers

• Monitored projects to ensure quality construction and safety

• Performed Inventory management and requirement based material procurement

• Ensured all site personnel used quality workmanship in accordance with plans and client needs

• Read blueprints and plans and communicated them to workers Projects

Project Management Plan Microsoft Project Feb 2020 - May 2020

• Prepared a Project Management Plan(PMP) for a two-storey home of about 2400 sq ft.

• Enhanced transparency simplicity in communication plan for quicker resolution of conflicts among stakeholders

• Composed a cost and risk management plan to ensure the project stays within budget

• Drew a proposition that can enhance outcome while in compliance with best practices of construction management Achievements

• CMAA - Certified Construction Manager in Training (CMIT)

• Professional certification for AutoCAD issued by Autodesk

• OSHA 30 hours

• SST 32 hours

• Currently pursing CAPM certification by PMI (in progress, expected certification in March 2022)

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